Per Diem Nurse, Pediatric ICU

UW Health • Madison, WI

7d • $43 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Per Diem Registered Nurses must commit to work a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours, per six (6) week scheduling period in direct patient care. As applicable to operations, one shift should be an evening, night, weekend or holiday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU / CVPICU to join our remarkable highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary team, to provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children and their families in this state-of-the art 21-bed unit. Provide comprehensive care for patients admitted with a wide variety of both medical and surgical problems. Problems include: acute head injuries, critical neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi system organ failure, and ECMO. Provide high quality care to complex cardiac conditions. Including complex congenital heart defects, Ventricular Assisted Devices, and heart transplant.

Requirements

• Commit to work a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours, per six (6) week scheduling period in direct patient care.
• One shift should be an evening, night, weekend or holiday.
• Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
• Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
• PALS within 6 months Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• Relevant RN Experience Preferred
• Relevant certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children and their families in this state-of-the art 21-bed unit.
• Provide comprehensive care for patients admitted with a wide variety of both medical and surgical problems.
• Provide high quality care to complex cardiac conditions.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level